Deliver outpatient pulmonary and primary care to adult patients with chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, and sleep apnea. Engage in remote patient monitoring, conduct clinical evaluations, and work closely with supervising pulmonologists and care teams to enhance patient outcomes through an integrated, technology-supported care approach.
Responsibilities
- Deliver outpatient pulmonary and primary care for adults with chronic respiratory diseases including COPD, asthma, chronic cough, and other related conditions.
- Perform patient assessments, follow-up visits, and coordinate care in partnership with supervising pulmonologists.
- Interpret pulmonary diagnostic results such as spirometry, pulmonary function tests, chest X-rays, and other relevant clinical data.
- Oversee treatment plans, adjust medications, and provide patient education focused on managing respiratory diseases.
- Collaborate with respiratory therapists, nurses, care coordinators, and clinical support staff to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
- Follow established clinical protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in all aspects of patient care.
Requirements
- Holding an active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Tennessee.
- Possessing at least 1–2 years of clinical experience in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated comfort with outpatient care delivery models.
- Exhibiting strong clinical decision-making, effective communication skills, and a patient-centered care philosophy.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Proficient in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in pulmonary, respiratory, or chronic disease management settings.
- Familiarity with remote patient monitoring, telehealth platforms, or digital health technologies.
- Experience interpreting pulmonary function tests, medical imaging, and managing long-term respiratory conditions.
Tech Stack
Electronic Health Record (EHR), Telehealth platforms, Remote patient monitoring tools, Pulmonary function testing (PFT) software, Imaging review systems
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Malpractice insurance coverage, including tail coverage
- Opportunity to collaborate with an innovative, mission-driven pulmonary care team
- Exposure to cutting-edge care models and technology-enabled medicine
Compensation
Competitive hourly compensation, commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
local-city — Dresden Family Clinic (Tennessee) — 1-2 days/week (flexible Monday-Thursday), approximately 7:45am–4:30pm
Team
Multidisciplinary team including pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, care coordinators, and clinical support staff; reports to supervising pulmonologists
- Patient obsessed: Every decision prioritizes improving patient lives
- Act like an owner: Team members speak up, share ideas, give feedback, and take accountability for growth
- Focus on what matters: Creating meaningful solutions to complex healthcare challenges through simplicity, clarity, and strategic leverage
- Build to learn: Courageous experimentation and learning from failure are encouraged as part of innovation
- Practice confident humility: Upholding high standards of humility, curiosity, transparency, and personal development
Additional Information
- Work schedule: 1-2 days per week, flexible between Monday and Thursday, approximately 7:45am to 4:30pm
- Location: Dresden Family Clinic in Tennessee
- Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team
- No tolerance for discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected basis
- Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with documented disabilities
- Role supports a mission-driven, technology-enabled model for chronic respiratory disease management
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